I also think there are good reasons why manufacturers are making straight 1-8x scopes now. The trijicon FFP 1-8 x 28 is not too bad at 1X or 8X to my eyes, however I am liking the idea of the 17 ounce NX8,but thanks to this discussion now looking at the reticle in this vortex 1.5 -8 x 32 this looks interesting as well, just don't know if it would compete with the 1X scopes on the low end regards FOV and speed of use.
